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WorkCover reforms good for both employees and business 10/26/2007

"The WorkCover premium cuts and reforms announced by Premier Morris Iemma will deliver a welcome reduction in business costs in NSW," Australian Industry Group NSW Director Mark ...

Aust aims to blitz China with exports to boost food industry 10/23/2007

A huge blitz to raise the profile of Australia’s food and beverages in China by Austrade, the Australian Government’s export development agency, will be boosted by representation at ...

Govt launches new clean technologies fund for business 10/22/2007

Investment in clean technologies, such as renewable energy and water purification will be significantly increased with the Cleantech Australia Fund opening for business.

Business looks for much more than a "steady as she goes" 10/18/2007

"Regardless of which party forms Government following the election on 24 November, a steady-as-she-goes approach will not be enough for Australia to meet effectively the formidable ...

Biolubricants: A smooth way to a cleaner environment 10/11/2007

The environment and our impact upon it is high on the social, political and global agendas, with businesses and the general population receiving a wake up call from scientists on ...

Business welcomes govt's new decision to cut green tape 10/9/2007

Business has welcomed the Federal Government's plan to increase mandatory renewable energy targets to 15 per cent by 2020 and consolidate state based schemes into a single national ...

Playing the long game:Aust exporters and the soaring dollar 10/5/2007

The Australian dollar is now in the high 80 US cent territory a level not seen since the 1980s when Bob Hawke was Prime Minister and Warwick Capper was flying high with the Geoffrey ...

Growth in manufacturing activity continued to ease in Sept 10/3/2007

Manufacturing activity eased again in September as employment fell and stock levels declined, with the Australian Industry Group - PricewaterhouseCoopers Australian Performance of ...

Five-point tax proposal to improve the economy performance 10/2/2007

"The Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) has proposed to the Government and Opposition a five point plan for tax reform to further improve the performance of the economy," Ai Group ...

Aust manufacturers face tough environmental challenges 9/27/2007

A new study carried out by the Australian Industry Group has found that many Australian businesses are concerned about how they are going to cope with the growing demands to reduce ...

Aust mining prowess on show at top Latin American expo 9/21/2007

Austrade, the Australian Government’s export development agency, has reinforced Australia’s mining status as a world leader with 36 leading Australian companies participating at ...

Premier has given strong leadership to a smart state:AIG 9/18/2007

"Peter Beattie has been a smart Premier who has given strong leadership to a smart state," Australian Industry Group Chief Executive, Heather Ridout has said.

Aust exporters eye long-term business from APEC markets 9/17/2007

Australian exporters anticipate increased business gains from trade with APEC member economies, according to new research from Austrade and DHL.

WA transport company fined for driver fatigue offences 8/31/2007

A Bibra Lake transport company has been fined a total of $20,000 for failing to comply with WA’s laws on fatigue management for commercial vehicle drivers.

Aust govt provides more funding for manufacturing 8/17/2007

John Howard: "I am pleased to announce that the Australian Government will provide $1.225 million over four years for the continuation of the Northern Advanced Manufacturing Industry ...

$400 mln commitment to low emissions coal technologies 7/27/2007

NSW coal producers will voluntarily make up to $400 million available over the next decade to support important clean coal technology demonstration projects in NSW.

Huge things in pipeline for future nanotechnology in Aust 7/18/2007

Australia's nanotechnology is expecting further growth with the establishment of a $21.5 million (US$17.8 million) National Nanotechnology Strategy, announced by Prime Minister John ...

Western Australia is experiencing substantial boom in growth 6/7/2007

"I was in the Wild West recently, speaking at a Mining conference in Perth and taking a look around at the Sandgroper state", according to Tim Harcourt.

Govt delivers smart budget that hits all the right targets :Ai 5/17/2007

"The Federal Government has set out to prove the adage that good policy can be good politics by delivering a smart budget that hits the right targets," Ai Group Chief Executive ...

National Reform Agenda: Good deal for a better federation 5/1/2007

"Industry will be looking to this week's COAG meeting for decisive breakthroughs in advancing the National Reform Agenda (NRA)," said Australian Industry Group chief executive Heather ...

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